CVE-2023-1406: JetEngine < 3.1.3.1 - Author+ Remote Code Execution

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2023-04-10 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-434

Description

The JetEngine WordPress plugin before 3.1.3.1 includes uploaded files without adequately ensuring that they are not executable, leading to a remote code execution vulnerability.

Affected products

JetEngine: before 3.1.3.1 — fixed in 3.1.3.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: JetEngine 3.1.3.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2a81b6b1-2339-4889-9c28-1af133df8b65
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2a81b6b1-2339-4889-9c28-1af133df8b65

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